Getting Cricky Tuesday Tutorial -- Wiggle It, Just a Little Bit...

Faith here...taking over Kristal's blog again to bring you the Tuesday Tutorial.  We couldn't let our Junior DT continue having all the fun now could we???  This week our DT Veteran the fabulous and amazing Amy from Love to Crop has taken over Getting Cricky to show us how she adds some wiggle to her magnificent creations.  If you haven't seen her blog...man are you missing out.  Be sure to head over to Love to Crop and leave her some bloggie love!!!!

And now...without further delay...here she is

Hey there, friends and followers!!  I hope this Tuesday finds you enjoying the promise of today!!  It's Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com today here to share a tutorial with you -- Here in Western Pennsylvania we are enjoying some CRAZY January weather!!  Blue skies and warm weather are in the forecast, so I am taking advantage of absorbing those good-feeling-sunshine rays!!  Wherever you are, I hope there's some sunshine in your life too!!  :)

I have a super FUN and EASY tutorial for you today (and a giveaway announcement too!) -- A few weeks ago, I posted a groovy giraffe-on-roller-skates card with one of my homemade Wiggle Wires...  I got sooooo many requests for details on how to make them, that I just couldn't resist sharing!!  As a young crafter, I remember receiving a birthday card from one of my mom's friends that had a dancing bear on it (I was about 10)...  My curious mind (and crafty soul) couldn't wait to pull that card apart and figure out how it worked!!  The result was a stack of Thank You, Birthday, and Christmas cards that all wiggled that year...  as well as my dad left scratching his head as to why none of his "clicker" pens would ever work!!  I had discovered that the springs from those pens made perfect "Wiggle Wires" for all of my cards!!  LOL...  Once my dad discovered my stash of "borrowed" pen springs, I had to find another way to create these fun little buggers!!  It wasn't long until I discovered the wonder of floral wire -- green, silver, thick, thin -- I definitely have an addiction to the stuff!!  So, if you're ready to learn a new way to add a little whimsy to your cards, let's get started...

I added my Wiggle Wire to this adorable Mermaid cut from the Creative Memories This and That Cricut Cartridge...  She features the Cuttlebug "Tiny Bubbles" embossing folder, some iridescent Stickles, caramel and pink ink for distressing, and a Peachy Keen stamped face.  Since I wanted her "wiggle" to be enjoyed while on display, I placed the mermaid on an easel card and added the sentiment "you are Fintastic" from the Splashtastic Summer Stamp Set...

Are you ready to try making some Wiggle Wires of your own???  Be sure to add them to a card, layout, or other project for this week's Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge -- The theme is "Fantasy Land" so we'd love to see what your imagination has in store for us!!  Be sure to pop on over to my blog where you'll find a challenge to use a Wiggle Wire too  -- You could even WIN a K Andrew Designs Stamp Set and some other goodies too!!

Now, be sure to leave a comment on this post and then pop over and leave a comment at www.lovetocrop.com too for your chance to WIN a fun little goodie from Amy!!

Until next time,

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Simply Sunday Challenge - Fantasy Land!

Winner for the last Simply Sunday Challenge – Let It Snow is: #18 Suzanne Pipitone!

Congrats Suzanne!! Email me for your prize!!

Happy Sunday, everyone and welcome to another fun Simply Sunday Challenge!! The theme this week is Fantasy Land!! Show us your cards, layouts, home decor items...any project with a fantasy theme!!

Before we get to the Design Team projects, have you ordered the newest K Andrew Designs stamps yet?? There are two sets perfect for your Valentine's Day cards and projects!! Plus, you get a free mini set with every $25.00 you spend!!

Key to My Heart Mini Set (Mix & Match) 5 stamps total

Free with a purchase of $25.00 or more!!

 Its Valentines stamp set (26 stamps)

I Heart You stamp set (23 stamps)

Most sentiments fit inside the hearts!

All About Animals (larger sheet)

All In the Family

Okay, let's see what the awesome Design Team has come up with for today's challenge!!

Ildi’s project features the Fashionable Friends stamp set

Visit Ildi’s blog HERE

Lisa’s project features the Pirate Tales and Fish Scales stamp set

Visit Lisa’s blog HERE

 

Shawn's project features the Positive Thoughts stamp set

Visit Shawn’s blog HERE

Charlotte’s project features the Splashtastic Summer stamp set

Visit Charlotte’s blog HERE

Cheri’s project features Crafty Friends, Coffee & Tea For You & Me and Winter Wishes stamp sets

Visit Cheri’s blog HERE

Debbie’s project features the All About Animals stamp set

Visit Debbie’s blog HERE

Jana’s project features the Positive Thoughts stamp set

Visit Jana’s blog HERE

Jessie’s project features the Valentine Mini Heart stamp set

Visit Jessie’s blog HERE

Jennie’s project features the Positive Thoughts stamp set
Visit Jennie’s blog HERE

JoAnn’s project features the It's Valentines stamp set
Visit JoAnn’s blog HERE

Kristan’s project features the Pirate Tales and Fish Scales stamp set
Visit Kristan’s blog HERE

Larelyn’s project features the Winged Things stamp set
Visit Larelyn’s blog HERE

Letillia’s project features the Pirate Tales and Fish Scales and Pirate Party stamp sets
Visit Letillia’s blog HERE

Miranda’s project features the Pirate Tales and Fish Scales stamp set
Visit Miranda’s blog HERE

Didn't the DT do an absolutely AMAZING job??? I feel so blessed to have each one of them on my Design Team! Please make sure to leave them a comment, and if you have a chance, leave all of the participants a comment. It really makes one's day!

Challenge Requirements:

1. Post any Fantasy Land project of your choice & link up by February 12
2. Post as many projects as you want that fit the criteria
3. Make sure my blinkie is up on your sidebar, and your blog post entry is linked back to my blog Getting Cricky
4. Leave a comment here
5. HAVE FUN & spread the word!
6. The winner will receive a surprise K Andrew Designs stamp set

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~Fabulous Featured Blogger~

Wow! Can I just tell you how excited I am today!  I'm so honored to be given the privilege of being a featured blogger over at Getting Cricky with K andrew.  This was my first time ever using the K andrew stamps. I had been introduced to the stamps by my fellow blogger friend Cheri over at DJ Sundries.  I have to tell you that once I tried the stamps, I was hooked. The stamps themselves are great, very high quality, and versatile as well. All of the sets are interchangeable, and I really want to get them all. For my card design I used the Winter Wishes set, and the Crafty Friends set. 

The "Best Wishes" sentiment is from the "Winter Wishes" stamp set. I stamped this sentiment onto Coordinations card stock paper. It is usually difficult to achieve a nice look using stamps on textured paper, but not with the K andrew stamps! 

For the inside of the card, I stamped the "from the heart" sentiment onto a small tag. This sentiment came from the Crafty Friends stamp set.  

With Each stamp set purchase at least $1 per stamp set goes to benefit the charity noted on the stamp set package. K andrew donates to the following charities: Cancer Angels, Storefront Shelter for Homeless Children, Intrepid & Fallen Heroes, E. Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Doorways Shelter for Women & Children (Domestic Violence), Wayside House for Women, Camp Good Days & Special Times, Adopt a Classroom, and Autism Research Institute. So you can feel good that each time you purchase a K Andrew Designs art stamp set, someone around the country is receiving some good help!

K andrew stamps are all made and assembled here in the USA,  This ensures all product materials are safe and that jobs are being provided and maintained here in America. You can learn even more about K andrew stamps (and pick some up for yourself) by visiting K andrew designs. 

I know that I'll be stopping by to purchase more sets. I really enjoy the stamps. I hope that once you get a chance to try them, that you'll enjoy them as much as I do,

P.S. There will be no Freebie Friday post this week, I'll be back to blog to you all next week. So, until then, have a wonderful weekend. 

Visit Misty's blog, Sevens...The Art of Eclectic Homemaking HERE!

WOWZERS~! Beautiful card sweet girl , Thank-you for being our featured blogger this week.

~Scrappingmamma~

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Tuesday Tutorial - Box Making with Jessie

Hello Getting Cricky readers!  Faith here welcoming you to another Tuesday...you know what that means...tutorial time!  This week our amazing JR DT Jessie is showing you how to create an adorable treat box you could give to someone for Valentine's Day...she's even using my favorite color...PURPLE!!!

Be sure to visit Jessie's Blog Sugarlips Sassy Surprises and leave her some bloggie love!

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U R SO SWEET Getting Cricky Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the "U R SO SWEET" Getting Cricky Blog Hop!!

We're so happy you could join us for this month's Getting Cricky Design Team Blog Hop!! We have an EXTRA SPECIAL hop for you this month -- All week long, the Design Team has been featuring many of my stamp sets in anticipation of the hop... If you've missed out on any of the week, be sure to check out our previous posts for MORE THAN 100 CREATIVE IDEAS and PROJECTS using my stamps as well as giveaways, promotions, tips, and tutorials!!

Each of my stamp sets benefit charity. At least $1 per stamp set goes to benefit the charity noted on the stamp set package. I am donating to the following charities: Cancer Angels, Storefront Shelter for Homeless Children, Intrepid & Fallen Heroes, E. Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Doorways Shelter for Women & Children (Domestic Violence), Wayside House for Women, Camp Good Days & Special Times, Adopt a Classroom, and Autism Research Institute. I will donate $1 for every stamp set sold, retail or wholesale to the charity noted; and over time, I believe this will add up to some wonderful miracles for these special people. So you can feel good that each time you purchase a K Andrew Designs art stamp set, someone around the country is receiving some good help!

My stamps are all made and assembled here in the USA, which is very important to me. This ensures all product materials are safe and that jobs are being provided and maintained here in America. You can learn even more about my stamps (and pick some up for yourself) by visiting my online store: K Andrew Designs:

My stamp sets are perfect for cards, layouts, and so much more...

The new Valentine stamp sets are now shipping! We have almost sold ALL of our preorders! So grab yours while you can!!!!

It's Valentines stamp set (26 stamps)

I Heart You stamp set (23 stamps)

Most stamps fit inside the hearts!

Key To My Heart mini set, free with $25.00 purchase while supplies last!!

Plus I have two new February sets available for preorder!! They will ship at the end of January if not sooner!

All About Animals (larger set)

All In The Family

BLOG CANDY!

Who wants to win a Scrap N Easel? Just make sure to....
1. Be a Follower of this Blog
2. Leave me a comment
Now you can hop on over to your next stop: Shawn at Crafty Chics!!

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